The Lifts & Escalators asset management team in Route Services are shaping the future of accessibility, safety and customer experience across Britain¿s railway. We are accountable for the safety and performance of our fleet of 1600 lifts and 300 escalators, responsible for developing strategy, improving performance, assuring compliance, and guiding investment in some of the railway¿s most critical passenger assets. Our mission is simple: deliver safe, reliable and accessible journeys for millions of passengers every year through innovation, data-driven decision making, and industry-leading engineering expertise. Working at the heart of a nationally significant portfolio, you'll help influence everything from maintenance and renewals to asset strategy, assurance, and future technology adoption.
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some of our great benefits:
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Plus more¿.
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Location: This role is based in York, but would consider candidates nationally. This role is a full-time opportunity; flexible working patterns will be considered.
Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 - £67,813
What does the average day look like?
From reviewing the performance of lifts and escalators at some of the country's busiest stations, to shaping future maintenance contracts, supporting major renewals, improving standards and exploring new technologies, every day brings a different challenge. Working with colleagues across Network Rail and the wider rail industry, you'll play a key role in making the railway safer, more reliable and more accessible for millions of passengers.
Throughout it all, you'll champion a forward-thinking approach, exploring ways to improve sustainability across the asset base and recommending solutions that consider the full lifecycle and wider system impact.
About the team..
Engineering Services is a function within Route Services. We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.
As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles, ranging from pure engineering to project management. We design and influence every part of the railway, including structures, track, traction power, level crossings, signalling and accessibility schemes which are essential to keep our stations moving.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a highly capable and motivated Senior Asset Engineer with strong technical expertise in lifts and escalators, or a similar asset-intensive engineering discipline, coupled with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset. You'll have experience of asset management within a complex infrastructure environment and be able to use data, insight and engineering judgement to drive informed decisions and improve asset performance. Above all, you'll understand the vital role lifts and escalators play in accessibility, safety and the passenger experience.
You'll be a collaborative professional who can build strong relationships, influence stakeholders and lead continuous improvement initiatives across organisational boundaries. A commitment to safety, innovation and delivering long-term value is essential, along with the confidence to challenge the status quo, take ownership and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about improving performance, solving complex problems and shaping the future of asset management across Britain's railway, we'd love to hear from you.
Essential Criteria
- Level 6 qualification (Degree/ NVQ/Degree Apprenticeship/BTEC qualification) in engineering related subject with significant relevant experience.
- Demonstrable Asset Management and systems engineering experience.
- An understanding of asset engineering policy and technical, safety and performance standards.
- Effective communication skills, comfortable presenting and writing and producing clear documentation.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Desirable Criteria
- Membership of relevant professional institution
- An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
- Experience in the integration of complex engineering systems
- Experience in reliability engineering and data analysis.
- Knowledge of project management techniques
Engineering experience in the lifts & escalators discipline
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Additional Information...
Closing date: 17 th July 2026. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 27 th July 2026, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
